Comments on Some curious coaching decisions on SundayTypePad2012-12-03T15:57:20ZMiami Heraldhttp://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/tag:typepad.com,2003:http://miamiherald.typepad.com/dolphins_in_depth/2012/12/some-curious-coaching-decisions-on-sunday/comments/atom.xml/Brand commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c352d7187970b2012-12-31T22:04:49Z2012-12-31T22:04:49ZBrandhttp://www.wayneelsey.com/I think this is great content and I enjoyed it very much. This is clearly very well researched information on...<p>I think this is great content and I enjoyed it very much. This is clearly very well researched information on your part. I totally agree.<br />
</p>SmuSmu commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c346c1ac5970b2012-12-08T19:16:39Z2012-12-08T19:16:39ZSmuSmuhttp://www.consumerproducts4all.blogspot.comDolphins needs to cut ties with Long, he's over priced. Draft a second round or first round OL. Also a...<p>Dolphins needs to cut ties with Long, he&#39;s over priced. Draft a second round or first round OL. Also a receiver and a LB. So our priorities for next years draft is OL, 2 WR&#39;s, 1 LB, 2 corners and 2 DL if possible.</p>me commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e763e3d970c2012-12-04T23:07:23Z2012-12-04T23:07:23ZmeEver notice that the coaches names are not in the box score. There is a reason for that.<p>Ever notice that the coaches names are not in the box score. There is a reason for that.</p>Jeffrow commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e5ea2f970d2012-12-04T08:50:38Z2012-12-04T08:50:38ZJeffrowBarry Sanders had a lot of negative plays throughout his career. But runners like that have to be fed, because...<p>Barry Sanders had a lot of negative plays throughout his career. But runners like that have to be fed, because eventually they will pop a 50-yarder.</p>
<p>That&#39;s why you have to feed Bush more an Thomas less.</p>
<p>Posted by: scourt</p>
<p> yeah and where did the Lions get??? How many games did they win with Barry? how many playoff games and super bowls did they win? It might look great to have the best running back , but NFL is team ball now... stick to the script</p>tiredfinfan commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c34407382970b2012-12-04T04:38:38Z2012-12-04T04:38:38ZtiredfinfanYou forgot one more thing, what about this kid Thigpen? He looks like he's got some fast, potential big yard...<p>You forgot one more thing, what about this kid Thigpen? He looks like he&#39;s got some fast, potential big yard plays on those legs. Why not throw him in the mix with Miller? Yet I really can&#39;t believe what I think is happening. Is the nightmare repeating once again? The &quot;Henne is our starter and thats that&quot; nightmare? I just don&#39;t see anything special about Tannehill. I do see it in Andrew Luck and RGIII. Not Tannehill. Also, the O-line is in shambles yet once again. This thing is repeating itself year after f---ing year. This coach Philbin is living in a fantasy world. There still are no innovative offensive schemes to try and out smart opponents. This coach and rookie Qb will be gone in 2 years, maybe 3 tops. I just hope Ireland leaves by next season! </p>CoyoteGuy commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343fb952970b2012-12-04T03:10:35Z2012-12-04T03:10:35ZCoyoteGuyFor years now, Fins have played a pretty basic and unimaginative offense. This year is no different. And though I...<p>For years now, Fins have played a pretty basic and unimaginative offense. This year is no different. And though I still see some things I like about Tannehill, the most disappointing is that he has not grown in this offense enough so that it could be expanded to challenge defenses. It is still too predictable. Seeing what Luck did yesterday was a product of both his overall skill and his growth over the course of 2012 season. </p>Ireland's Republican Army commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e33335970d2012-12-04T02:44:42Z2012-12-04T02:44:42ZIreland's Republican ArmyCan we all agree that the Dolphins problems on offense are not the fault of Jeff Ireland?<p>Can we all agree that the Dolphins problems on offense are not the fault of Jeff Ireland?</p>dolffnman commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e24838970d2012-12-04T00:36:00Z2012-12-04T00:36:00ZdolffnmanBottom line Tannehill is not a good enough QB to overcome mistakes. He had a whole second half to do...<p>Bottom line Tannehill is not a good enough QB to overcome mistakes. He had a whole second half to do something and he didn&#39;t. Tired of hearing about how number 1 receiver would make a difference. Question would you rather have Tannehill with Larry Fitzgerald or Tom Brady with the current group or receivers? Not sure why everyone was so fired up about this guy in college, but having said that he whill get minimum 4 years as a starter. Rookie year gets a pass. Sophmore slump will be the next execuse. Typically the 4rd year is make or break (no excuses), but since he was the 8th pick, he will get one more year after that. </p>AK FinFan commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6c1980970c2012-12-03T20:59:32Z2012-12-03T20:59:32ZAK FinFanArmando, you say 'curious', but I am pretty sure you really mean 'stupid', and I could not agree more. This...<p>Armando, you say &#39;curious&#39;, but I am pretty sure you really mean &#39;stupid&#39;, and I could not agree more. This team makes decisions that I do not see any other team in the NFL making in regards to player personnel. I have watched every snap of this Dolphin season, and I have seen Rishard Matthews twice. Two catches, wide open each time. So, does he play more. Nope. Miller has the highest per carry average on the team. More time for him, right? Wrong...street clothes. Based on this history, I am willing to bet that Michael Egnew can probably play lights out, and this staff will not play him at all. How many two yard runs before Miller gets some carries? How many pass routes run TWO YARDS SHORT of the first down marker, before Matthews gets a chance? How much more irrelevant does our TE corp(se) have to become before Egnew suits up for a game? Just suits up!?!? If this is the path forward, we should start making reservations for the 2014 NFL Draft...we WILL have the first overall pick again. @^#%@^#$!</p>AR-15 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343ce563970b2012-12-03T20:19:31Z2012-12-03T20:19:40ZAR-15I dont have any confidence in Philpin or his staff.<p>I dont have any confidence in Philpin or his staff.</p>Dead Fish commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343cc4d9970b2012-12-03T20:00:31Z2012-12-03T20:00:41ZDead FishArmando, R.Bush is not an inside the tackle runner, has he had some success yes, but D Thomas is better...<p>Armando, R.Bush is not an inside the tackle runner, has he had some success yes, but D Thomas is better suited. The reason Miami can&#39;t run inside is the O-line. Miami&#39;s problem yesterday was 1st down efficiency, it seemed like it was always 2nd and 14 or 2nd and 18 not a good situation for an Offense like ours. Tannyhill is a major problem that can not be overlooked, inaccurate passing, late delivering the ball, and is as dead looking as Henne ever was. Problems in 2012 are the same as 2011 &amp; 2010, o-line can&#39;t run block, lack of receiving threats, no viable TE, and poor QB play. We will continue to see poor QB play until the o-line is fixed.</p>scottbibs commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e0648d970d2012-12-03T19:52:22Z2012-12-03T19:52:28ZscottbibsYour right on Armando, and not to mention that if Moore was the starter yesterday he probably hits those to...<p>Your right on Armando, and not to mention that if Moore was the starter yesterday he probably hits those to long balls and its a different game. I know Tannehill is the future but yesterday&#39;s game was for the taking if we had better QB play for sure!!!!</p>The truth is... commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343cab6a970b2012-12-03T19:44:54Z2012-12-03T19:44:59ZThe truth is...Only 1 person on this blog dumb enough to criticize other bloggers for wanting a better alternative to Ireland. This...<p>Only 1 person on this blog dumb enough to criticize other bloggers for wanting a better alternative to Ireland. This coming from the clown wanting to bench Tannyhill. And he&#39;s mocking other bloggers? For goodness sakes! Get over yourself mr. know it all. </p>
<p>I mean, is wanting someone from Pitt or Balt really that bad an idea? The FO track record for both those teams is of solid drafting, developing their own players &amp; not really leaning too heavily on FA. Last I checked, those were Philbin&#39;s objectives. </p>
<p>It&#39;s not bloggers jobs to find those names, it&#39;s up to S. Ross &amp; his advisers. Stop demanding specifics when you have provided none yourself other than to dumbly stay with the same circus clown rebuilding the team he already put together. </p>
<p>This team could do A LOT WORSE than picking a qualified guy from either orginazation. When your alternative is to stick with the same, you are in no position to ask others for specifics. You hide behind Ireland because you are incompetent &amp; have no clue either.</p>
<p>Especially when you are advocating the benching of the rookie QB. This shows an utter contempt for common sense. </p>FISH STINK commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e04405970d2012-12-03T19:32:27Z2012-12-03T19:32:44ZFISH STINKHow in the world did Irescum take Tannehill in the 1st rd? LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!<p>How in the world did Irescum take Tannehill in the 1st rd? LMFAO!!!!!!!!!!!</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e043b6970d2012-12-03T19:32:18Z2012-12-03T19:32:44ZWe Have Draft PicksNew blog up<p>New blog up</p>Grier commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e041da970d2012-12-03T19:31:17Z2012-12-03T19:31:44ZGrierPurely hypothetical at this point but since more questions seem to be turning toward Philbin ... does Ireland get another...<p>Purely hypothetical at this point but since more questions seem to be turning toward Philbin ... does Ireland get another pass if Philbin isnt the guy?</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b7ece970c2012-12-03T19:31:17Z2012-12-03T19:31:44ZWe Have Draft PicksYeah I thought Tannehill looked terrible yesterday. He looked deer in the headlights and jittery. The Pats were there for...<p>Yeah I thought Tannehill looked terrible yesterday. He looked deer in the headlights and jittery. The Pats were there for the taking yesterday but never really came close to winning the game. You guys tells me a QB learns from a game like that. We&#39;ll see. To me he needed to look at things from the sidelines. At SOME point he needs to be accountable for his play. Game 12 and he looks as green as ever and it wasn&#39;t even a good QB yesterday.</p>
<p>So time will tell. Guys tell me young QBs need to be thrown to the lions from the beginning and that&#39;s how they learn. I&#39;m not seeing it so far. He&#39;s regressed. So let&#39;s see what he does this week and the week after and see where we are.</p>
<p>Craig,</p>
<p>He played badly yesterday. It happens. I trust that the coaching staff knows what they&#39;re doing with this kid.</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c8eff970b2012-12-03T19:28:12Z2012-12-03T19:28:15ZWe Have Draft Picksfinally seems martin played better at LT than long has. unless long offers a hometown discount he may need to...<p>finally seems martin played better at LT than long has. unless long offers a hometown discount he may need to go. i&#39;d resign hartline. he would be a great #2 WR if we can get wallace or draft an alpha WR. seems the burgh is gonna let wallace walk. i don&#39;t think tannehill can overthrow him.</p>
<p>Jaison,</p>
<p>Definitely need to see more from Martin @ LT than one game before we decide that he can be the guy. However if we are going to truly &#39;rebuild&#39; it just doesn&#39;t make sense to overpay for players like Long whose skills &amp; health are rapidly declining.</p>
<p>Would love to see both Hartline &amp; Wallace in Miami next year.</p>Nat Moore commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e0397d970d2012-12-03T19:26:25Z2012-12-03T19:26:45ZNat MooreMove T'Hill to WR he is not a QB.<p>Move T&#39;Hill to WR he is not a QB.</p>oscar canosa commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b752a970c2012-12-03T19:25:59Z2012-12-03T19:26:15Zoscar canosaYou forgot Pat Devlin, Fin 77. Philbin seems to like him a lot.<p>You forgot Pat Devlin, Fin 77. Philbin seems to like him a lot.</p>CommonSense commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c88c4970b2012-12-03T19:24:40Z2012-12-03T19:24:45ZCommonSenseI hear ya Jaison. Thomas isn't nearly as bad as he is made out to be. Though the fumbles are...<p>I hear ya Jaison. Thomas isn&#39;t nearly as bad as he is made out to be. Though the fumbles are concerning now.</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e035e6970d2012-12-03T19:24:28Z2012-12-03T19:24:45ZCraig MShould have said, 'Wasn't even a good defence yesterday'. And with that I'm out. I'll leave you to the entertainment...<p>Should have said, &#39;Wasn&#39;t even a good defence yesterday&#39;.</p>
<p>And with that I&#39;m out. I&#39;ll leave you to the entertainment of LOL/DUH and his band of Merrymen. Have fun bashing fellas.....and try and through a little football talk in there at some point too, since it is a football blog.</p>Fin 77 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e032b0970d2012-12-03T19:22:55Z2012-12-03T19:23:15ZFin 77WHDP, there is no more future in Tannehill then there was in Henne. If there is any future its with...<p>WHDP, there is no more future in Tannehill then there was in Henne. If there is any future its with Matt Moore or the QB we draft in April.</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b6e14970c2012-12-03T19:22:18Z2012-12-03T19:22:45ZCraig MWHDPs, Yeah I thought Tannehill looked terrible yesterday. He looked deer in the headlights and jittery. The Pats were there...<p>WHDPs,</p>
<p>Yeah I thought Tannehill looked terrible yesterday. He looked deer in the headlights and jittery. The Pats were there for the taking yesterday but never really came close to winning the game. You guys tells me a QB learns from a game like that. We&#39;ll see. To me he needed to look at things from the sidelines. At SOME point he needs to be accountable for his play. Game 12 and he looks as green as ever and it wasn&#39;t even a good QB yesterday.</p>
<p>So time will tell. Guys tell me young QBs need to be thrown to the lions from the beginning and that&#39;s how they learn. I&#39;m not seeing it so far. He&#39;s regressed. So let&#39;s see what he does this week and the week after and see where we are.</p>oscar canosa commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e03004970d2012-12-03T19:21:39Z2012-12-03T19:21:45Zoscar canosaPlease surround RT with more intelligent pieces than he has now around him. He'll do better.<p>Please surround RT with more intelligent pieces than he has now around him. He&#39;ll do better.</p>jaison commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e02c68970d2012-12-03T19:19:51Z2012-12-03T19:20:15Zjaisonthomas missed a delayed blitz. it happens. he's by far the best RB on passing downs to keep tannehill upright....<p>thomas missed a delayed blitz. it happens. he&#39;s by far the best RB on passing downs to keep tannehill upright. he&#39;s down a great job all season so i think you are overreacting big time!! his average is lower partly because he&#39;s the guy who comes in to get the tough 2 yard run for 1st downs.</p>
<p>on the season bush has almost doubled the caries as thomas. 4.4 for bush 3.7 for thomas. not a giant difference considering bush is the supposed dynamic back and thomas is awful (if you listen to this fool armundo) </p>
<p>as far as wake goes. the pats were trying to run out the clock. they put in the big front, it didn&#39;t really help but seems like the right move.</p>
<p>i do think miller must be dumb or injured. if he&#39;s this awesome playmaker then i think he&#39;d be out there. maybe he can&#39;t get his assignments done in practice.</p>
<p>as far as vanilla offense goes, we finally threw the long ball, twice. both were missed by tannehill but at least they finally went for it. the thing i don&#39;t get is it seems the offense moves best in no huddle yet they don&#39;t run it much.</p>
<p>finally seems martin played better at LT than long has. unless long offers a hometown discount he may need to go. i&#39;d resign hartline. he would be a great #2 WR if we can get wallace or draft an alpha WR. seems the burgh is gonna let wallace walk. i don&#39;t think tannehill can overthrow him.</p>Fin 77 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e02a20970d2012-12-03T19:18:45Z2012-12-03T19:19:15ZFin 77The problem is there's no light at the end of the tunnel for this franchise. It will take a GOOD...<p>The problem is there&#39;s no light at the end of the tunnel for this franchise. It will take a GOOD GM 3-5 years AFTER Ireland is fired to fix this mess. More and more holes every year since Parcells left. Sad how far this once proud franchise is falling.</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c7c1b970b2012-12-03T19:17:58Z2012-12-03T19:18:15ZWe Have Draft PicksCould be a lot worse. We could be the Jets or the Eagles or Cardinals, all franchises that are going...<p></p>
<p>Could be a lot worse. We could be the Jets or the Eagles or Cardinals, all franchises that are going NOWHERE. There will be some coaching changes, some new QBs....lots of change.</p>
<p>At least we&#39;ve got out fresh start already started and some draft picks coming up. We&#39;ve got at least a year on those teams. Now time time to make this offseason count.</p>
<p>Craig,</p>
<p>Weren&#39;t you the same guy calling for our rookie QB to be benched yesterday??? If you want a FRESH start don&#39;t we need to develop our first round pick &amp; the 8th overall pick instead of playing a guy who might not even be on the roster next year???</p>
<p>I&#39;d really love to know how playing Moore yesterday &amp; benching Tannehill helps this team for the future.</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e02854970d2012-12-03T19:17:55Z2012-12-03T19:18:15ZCraig MLOL, I'd talk to you if you had something to offer but you don't....you're an IDIOT! Thanks for trying hard...<p>LOL,</p>
<p>I&#39;d talk to you if you had something to offer but you don&#39;t....you&#39;re an IDIOT!</p>
<p>Thanks for trying hard though...</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b6407970c2012-12-03T19:17:07Z2012-12-03T19:17:15ZCraig MAquaOrange, You're dead wrong, man. Soliai is one of our best players....by a Country mile! Doesn't show up in the...<p>AquaOrange,</p>
<p>You&#39;re dead wrong, man. Soliai is one of our best players....by a Country mile! Doesn&#39;t show up in the stats but he&#39;s the reason we have one of the best run defences in the league and why we shutdown guys like Marshawn Lynch. Pick on whoever you want on this team but Soliai is not the guy to be directing your wrath to. Not dominant? I think you&#39;re watching different football games than me.</p>LOL commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b63e5970c2012-12-03T19:17:01Z2012-12-03T19:17:15ZLOLi been here all day craig M. on the last blog too. Go check it! And the point is, DUH...<p>i been here all day craig M. on the last blog too. Go check it!</p>
<p>And the point is, DUH is right about you.</p>
<p>It is what it is.</p>
<p>Lemme guess, you gonna call me the blow hard guy now too, right?</p>
<p>Face facts. People hate you. That&#39;s on you, dillweed.</p>CA PHin Fan commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c7986970b2012-12-03T19:16:23Z2012-12-03T19:16:45ZCA PHin FanI have loved Bush since he's been hear, but he gets tackled behind the line more often than he breaks...<p>I have loved Bush since he&#39;s been hear, but he gets tackled behind the line more often than he breaks for large runs. I agree Miller should be playing instead of Thomas, but Miller is just a bigger stronger Bush and Thomas is bruiser and N&amp;S runner. The offensive line needs to block better up the middle. Pouncy can&#39;t do it all by himself. <br />
Where is Oliver on D? We need to start giving the youngsters more playing time to see what we really have. letting them play one game at the end of the season wont tell us sh*t.</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b6080970c2012-12-03T19:15:00Z2012-12-03T19:15:15ZCraig MLOL, 'Dunces'....'ignorant people'. Bashing and offers nothing of substance. Hmmmm.... Do we ever see them on here together? Anyone know?<p>LOL,</p>
<p>&#39;Dunces&#39;....&#39;ignorant people&#39;. Bashing and offers nothing of substance.</p>
<p>Hmmmm....</p>
<p>Do we ever see them on here together? Anyone know?</p>AquaOrange commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c742d970b2012-12-03T19:13:18Z2012-12-03T19:13:45ZAquaOrangeYou ignorant Phins78, for what he is paid, Soliai MUST be as dominant as Wilfork of the Pats. Can you...<p>You ignorant Phins78, for what he is paid, Soliai MUST be as dominant as Wilfork of the Pats. Can you say it is the case? Soliai is a solid player, not a dominant player. He is overpaid!</p>
<p>Go out! It is because of STUPID fans like you that the Dolphins are what they are. Living in MEDIOCRITY! </p>oscar canosa commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b5cb8970c2012-12-03T19:12:47Z2012-12-03T19:13:15Zoscar canosaInconsistent is the word to describe Tannehill. Why? He has ALL the Tools both mentally and physically to not be...<p>Inconsistent is the word to describe Tannehill. Why? He has ALL the Tools both mentally and physically to not be so. Lack of confidence, both in himself and in those around him. A rookie that needs to settle down and have more trustworthy pieces around him. </p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e01e75970d2012-12-03T19:12:35Z2012-12-03T19:12:45ZCraig MLOL or DUH? Three letters. No originality in their sign in names, both no nothing about football, both complain and...<p>LOL or DUH?</p>
<p>Three letters. No originality in their sign in names, both no nothing about football, both complain and bash others but offer nothing of substance.</p>
<p>Could it be? Is it possible? One and the same? On this blog? </p>
<p>LOL, how do you feel about the Ravens and Steelers front offices? Like anyone that works there? Know any names?</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e01e0d970d2012-12-03T19:12:24Z2012-12-03T19:12:45ZWe Have Draft Picks"I'm Ok with your plan but what you're professing is a SLOW simple approach and it doesn't strike me that's...<p>&quot;I&#39;m Ok with your plan but what you&#39;re professing is a SLOW simple approach and it doesn&#39;t strike me that&#39;s your personality. If you&#39;re following that plan then you&#39;re talking to a 3-4 year plan. It also means you need to keep things as is for the next 3-4 years and I don&#39;t think you&#39;re OK with that.</p>
<p>If you&#39;re going to judge a GM on a won/loss record, as you and many others are want to do, then you can&#39;t expect him to get rid of assets (see Davis and Marshall) and then hold him responsible for the team&#39;s won/loss record. Are we rebuilding or are we trying to get into the playoffs? If it&#39;s rebuilding then let&#39;s be patient and do it properly. I don&#39;t think this fanbase is OK with that.&quot;</p>
<p>My problems with Ireland have nothing to do with getting rid of Davis &amp;/or Marshall which were both the right moves to make. However Ireland HAS to be blamed for bringing them to Miami in the first place. I have no idea who made the call on Vontae but based on what I know about Parcells I highly doubt that Parcells wanted to trade for a &#39;diva WR.&#39; </p>
<p>It&#39;s people like you who seem to forget that we gave up draft picks to get Marshall in the first place. Draft picks that could have helped build this team instead of helping Denver build theirs.</p>
<p>BTW--Since this is our first rebuilding year I believe it could possibly be done with two VERY solid FA&#39;s &amp; drafts...Maybe three.</p>cocoajoe commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c70e4970b2012-12-03T19:10:58Z2012-12-03T19:11:15ZcocoajoeAbout R. Bush's reps or lack thereof: Bush must have pissed Philbin off some way or other. Only thing I...<p>About R. Bush&#39;s reps or lack thereof: Bush must have pissed Philbin off some way or other. Only thing I can think of. <br />
BTW, Philbin is still trying to use Bush up the middle. That isn&#39;t and never will be Bush&#39;s strength. </p>
<p>About sitting Wake &amp; Odrick: Philbin&#39;s explanation does not make sense. Was he trying to lose?</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e01ac4970d2012-12-03T19:10:27Z2012-12-03T19:10:45ZCraig MCould be a lot worse. We could be the Jets or the Eagles or Cardinals, all franchises that are going...<p>Could be a lot worse. We could be the Jets or the Eagles or Cardinals, all franchises that are going NOWHERE. There will be some coaching changes, some new QBs....lots of change.</p>
<p>At least we&#39;ve got out fresh start already started and some draft picks coming up. We&#39;ve got at least a year on those teams. Now time time to make this offseason count.</p>SeaFinFan commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b5774970c2012-12-03T19:09:37Z2012-12-03T19:09:45ZSeaFinFanTanny reminds me of Flacco - you can win with him but you can't depend on him to carry the...<p>Tanny reminds me of Flacco - you can win with him but you can&#39;t depend on him to carry the team. Will the accuracy ever improve - can it be &#39;learned&#39;? Luck and RG# put the ball on the $$. </p>fins4ever commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e017ea970d2012-12-03T19:08:47Z2012-12-03T19:09:15Zfins4everMando, all great points! Keep at it!<p>Mando, all great points! Keep at it!</p>LOL commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b5622970c2012-12-03T19:08:46Z2012-12-03T19:09:15ZLOLI agree with Duh. There isn't a pro ireland defense Craig M hasn't tried. It's increasingly annoying & pathetic. Ireland...<p>I agree with Duh. There isn&#39;t a pro ireland defense Craig M hasn&#39;t tried. It&#39;s increasingly annoying &amp; pathetic.</p>
<p>Ireland sucks. That&#39;s his record. Come to grips with it! </p>
<p>Staying with him 1 more year accomplishes nothing considering he has accomplished almost nothing in 5 years.</p>
<p>Making a switch at least offers the glimmer of hope for better someday. Having a new GM bomb would yield the same results you&#39;re getting with the ball boy. You can&#39;t lose.</p>
<p>The grass isn&#39;t always greener on the other side. But, if you don&#39;t try to get to the other side, you&#39;ll never know.</p>
<p>All you dunces content with the status quo deserve exactly what you&#39;re getting. An inferior product and a bottom tier franchise.</p>
<p>Perfect for the ignorant fan base clammoring for more of the same. That&#39;s exactly what you deserve.</p>SeaFinFan commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b51b3970c2012-12-03T19:05:51Z2012-12-03T19:06:15ZSeaFinFanDead Money Name Position Cap Value TOTAL $18,924,186 link below http://nyjetscap.com/Dolphins/dolphins2012.php<p>Dead Money<br />
Name Position Cap<br />
Value<br />
TOTAL $18,924,186<br />
link below<br />
http://nyjetscap.com/Dolphins/dolphins2012.php</p>Mark in Toronto commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c64b6970b2012-12-03T19:03:15Z2012-12-03T19:03:27ZMark in Torontohttp://profile.typepad.com/6p010537011600970bDolphins, at least last year we were looking at the draft in September. Phins78, I missed that Soliai comment? The...<p>Dolphins, at least last year we were looking at the draft in September.</p>
<p>Phins78, I missed that Soliai comment? The guy is an all world DT, who made that one???</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b4d25970c2012-12-03T19:02:51Z2012-12-03T19:03:15ZWe Have Draft Picks"For the 10th time this is the ideal offseason. Get rid of Dansby, Dansby, Clemmons( Overpaid not producing) Dont re-sign...<p>&quot;For the 10th time this is the ideal offseason.</p>
<p>Get rid of Dansby, Dansby, Clemmons( Overpaid not producing)</p>
<p>Dont re-sign Bush, Long</p>
<p>Resign Starks, SS (to a reasonable contract,)</p>
<p>GO out and Sign Mike Wallace and SS Goldson from 49ers. Move Rashod over to FS and keep Goldson at SS (would be the best secondary in the league) Draft LBs, CB, WRs, OLs (Guards)</p>
<p>Please tell me if any of you see anything wrong with this offseason moves. Ireland would be the man if this happened&quot;</p>
<p>Clue,</p>
<p>It would be great. But what people don&#39;t realize or don&#39;t want to realize is that this roster is more than ONE draft &amp; FA away from being a good team. </p>
<p>A guy like Mike Wallace or Greg Jennings would help immediately but we have to re-sign Hartline too. I&#39;m tired of watching only two players of offense who can catch the football. </p>
<p>But then there&#39;s still the TE position, the RT position if we move Martin to LT, we don&#39;t have a starting RB, etc.</p>Finsfan Ralph commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c63a2970b2012-12-03T19:02:35Z2012-12-03T19:02:45ZFinsfan RalphI can't say that I'm totally bummed after the loss,I was really worried that the Fins would get trounced.So,the close...<p>I can&#39;t say that I&#39;m totally bummed after the loss,I was really worried that the Fins would get trounced.So,the close game and score was a bit of a relief.That being said,the D was stout and deserves zero blame for the loss.This one was all on the Tannehill and the Offense.More to the point,I blame the coaches;if Moore had been the starter the Fins would have scored at least two more TDs.BTW,last week it was Bess slipping behind the secondary only to have Tannehill miss or ignore him.</p>Craig M commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e00d89970d2012-12-03T19:02:23Z2012-12-03T19:02:45ZCraig MWHDPs, I'm Ok with your plan but what you're professing is a SLOW simple approach and it doesn't strike me...<p>WHDPs,</p>
<p>I&#39;m Ok with your plan but what you&#39;re professing is a SLOW simple approach and it doesn&#39;t strike me that&#39;s your personality. If you&#39;re following that plan then you&#39;re talking to a 3-4 year plan. It also means you need to keep things as is for the next 3-4 years and I don&#39;t think you&#39;re OK with that.</p>
<p>If you&#39;re going to judge a GM on a won/loss record, as you and many others are want to do, then you can&#39;t expect him to get rid of assets (see Davis and Marshall) and then hold him responsible for the team&#39;s won/loss record. Are we rebuilding or are we trying to get into the playoffs? If it&#39;s rebuilding then let&#39;s be patient and do it properly. I don&#39;t think this fanbase is OK with that.</p>Phins78 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c5f81970b2012-12-03T19:00:27Z2012-12-03T19:00:45ZPhins78http://yahoo.com"How much is Soliai doing?" And with this utterly ignorant and useless comment, I'm out.<p>&quot;How much is Soliai doing?&quot;</p>
<p>And with this utterly ignorant and useless comment, I&#39;m out. </p>Dolphins commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e0069e970d2012-12-03T18:58:49Z2012-12-03T18:59:15ZDolphinsU would have to think after so many years of a poor record they could have a wr on this...<p>U would have to think after so many years of a poor record they could have a wr on this team to get behind the defense. The lack of talent is on ireland but some of the coaching decisions yesterday have to make u wonder if its not time to go get a new gm and coach. The last time the dolphins had a better game plan vrs the pats was when they turned out the wildcat. Penalties, fumbles, bad snaps, dropped balls is not the way u beat the pats. That&#39;s fundamental football. U wait all week to hope these dolphins are just good enough to have a shot for dec. football to mean something. Only to be let down again. Guess its time to start looking at the draft. That&#39;s what being a Dolphin fan has become, the season is over in Dec and u look forward to the draft with a month to go in the season. </p>oscar canosa commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c59a9970b2012-12-03T18:57:16Z2012-12-03T18:57:45Zoscar canosaFlipper flipping again, now over RT.<p>Flipper flipping again, now over RT.</p>AquaOrange commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e0036c970d2012-12-03T18:56:40Z2012-12-03T18:56:45ZAquaOrangeDolphins need a new high profile GM and put pressure on Philbin, honeymoon's over. Anyway, Ireland must GO!!! Tannehill is...<p>Dolphins need a new high profile GM and put pressure on Philbin, honeymoon&#39;s over. Anyway, Ireland must GO!!!<br />
Tannehill is not the answer! He&#39;ll become average at best. Another waste of a high draft pick.<br />
How much is Soliai doing?<br />
Please boycott for a new GM!<br />
Same sh*t different year, enough is enough!</p>Mark in Toronto commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c5814970b2012-12-03T18:56:23Z2012-12-03T18:56:28ZMark in Torontohttp://profile.typepad.com/6p010537011600970bOscar, I agree. Man, I absolutely hate having to draft another OT in the first two rounds. I just hope...<p>Oscar, I agree. Man, I absolutely hate having to draft another OT in the first two rounds. I just hope Long has some reasonable contract demands. Whether his future is at RT or LT, I would love to not HAVE to use up another premium pick on the OT so fast.</p>We Have Draft Picks commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b3f78970c2012-12-03T18:55:30Z2012-12-03T18:55:45ZWe Have Draft PicksSo you're getting rid of Dansby now too? You do realize he's hurt right? But I guess he should just...<p>So you&#39;re getting rid of Dansby now too? You do realize he&#39;s hurt right? But I guess he should just sit the rest of the year out, that would be better.</p>
<p>Yeah OK, let&#39;s get rid of him too! Why not. It&#39;s not like there are other needs on this team. You moan about wanting playmakers and TE&#39;s and yet you want to give Dansby and Long away. How about you tell us your plan?</p>
<p><br />
Craig,</p>
<p>It&#39;s very simple--we actually rebuild. We stop trying to &#39;retool&#39; or &#39;remodel&#39; with stop gap player like Reggie Bush. We stop overpaying for players like Long &amp; Dansby whose skills are declining &amp; we replace them with guys who are younger, cheaper, &amp; hungrier.</p>
<p>On offense we have a nice core of young players like Tannehill, Hartline, Bess, Pouncey, &amp; Martin but we need to continue to hit on our draft picks like we did this year for the next two drafts to see a major difference on offense. No one wants to hear that but let&#39;s face it--we still don&#39;t have a TE who is a consistent threat, we don&#39;t have a game changing WR, &amp; we still don&#39;t have a starting RB. Plus if Ireland has any sense at all he&#39;ll let Long walk &amp; move Martin to LT then we&#39;re still going to need to find a RT.</p>
<p>On defense we are solid against run defense, Wake is one of the best pass rushers in football, &amp; I&#39;ve seen improvement from some of our younger players. Jones &amp; Misi are developing nicely but we need to address ILB, CB, &amp; we need a Safety who is better is pass coverage than Clemons. Clemons is a pretty good player but he&#39;s not a starter.</p>BooM commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c55cd970b2012-12-03T18:55:20Z2012-12-03T18:55:45ZBooMI wouldn't let Long walk for nothing at least franchise him and trade him for a pick... he may be...<p>I wouldn&#39;t let Long walk for nothing at least franchise him and trade him for a pick... he may be having an off year but he is still one of the best tackles in the game. JMO</p>Phins78 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e0010e970d2012-12-03T18:55:14Z2012-12-03T18:55:15ZPhins78http://yahoo.comHere's the thing. The reporters don't know the truth and neither do we. With Philbin sticking to his guns on...<p>Here&#39;s the thing. The reporters don&#39;t know the truth and neither do we. With Philbin sticking to his guns on the Wake thing this could be an internal matter. As in Wake might have done something on the sidelines an we will never know. Yelled at a coach? Blamed a teammate for a play, pointing fingers? No one knows, so while we are guessing as to what happened why not go in different directions? Do we really believe it&#39;s a snap count thing? Come on man, all sounds like excuses to hide from the truth of why Philbin wanted him out. Maybe its a disciplinarian thing and he&#39;s keeping it in house.</p>
<p>You can disagree with him for being a disciplinarian, Tiki Barber and another Giants player did it to Coughlin and were shown the door when he was building the team. But it&#39;s his team, his rules, you have to follow them as a player.</p>
<p>I&#39;m not saying this IS what happened, only offering an alternative reason because I don&#39;t buy the company line. It goes deeper imo.</p>RAYMAD commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017ee5e000a0970d2012-12-03T18:55:00Z2012-12-03T18:55:15ZRAYMADMANDO: SHERMAN IS AS BAD AN OC AS I'VE EVER SEEN.NO WONDER THEY FIRED HIM TWICE BEFORE. MILLER, EGNEW &...<p>MANDO: SHERMAN IS AS BAD AN OC AS I&#39;VE EVER SEEN.NO<br />
WONDER THEY FIRED HIM TWICE BEFORE. MILLER, EGNEW &amp;<br />
BUSH SHOLD BE PLAYING INSTEAD OF THOMAS.THEY&#39;RE COVE<br />
RING THE FACT THAT HE IS ANOTHER WASTED 2ND PICK BY<br />
U KNOW WHO.HE HAS BLOWNED A FEW CLOSE GAMES BY NOT U-<br />
SING BUSH MORE. AFTER ALL HE&#39;S THEIR BEST PLAYER. NO<br />
EXCUSE FOR YESTERDAY&#39;S LOST. PHILBIN BETTER TAKE FULL<br />
CONTROL OF HIS COACHING STAFF OR THEY ALL SHOULD BE FI<br />
RED.IT&#39;S OK TO BE PATIENT WHEN U HAVE A GOOD PLAN, BUT<br />
THIS IS NOT LOOKING GOOD RIGHT NOW. MR ROSS IT&#39;S GOING<br />
TO HAVE TO MAKE A FEW DECISIONS, BUT ONE THAT IS A NO<br />
BRAINER IS FIRING U KNOW WHO. HE&#39;S WASTING DRAFT PICKS<br />
&amp; GIVING AWAY PLAYERS LIKE BM &amp; VD. TANNEHILL IS OK,FOR<br />
NOW, BUT HE NEEDS A RUNNING GAME FROM THE START OF THE <br />
GAME, NO ON THE 2ND HALF, WHEN THEY R BEHIND.</p>.. commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b366a970c2012-12-03T18:50:11Z2012-12-03T18:50:25Z..Phins 78 = Racist Pig<p>Phins 78 = Racist Pig</p>oscar canosa commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b364a970c2012-12-03T18:50:05Z2012-12-03T18:50:25Zoscar canosaWait, wait, less clarify something. My idea of moving Long to RT entails his accepting average RT salary. Better now?<p>Wait, wait, less clarify something. My idea of moving Long to RT entails his accepting average RT salary. Better now?</p>Omar Kelly commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017c343c4c11970b2012-12-03T18:49:36Z2012-12-03T18:50:25ZOmar KellyThe reason that Cam Wake was on the side line is that it would not be fair to the Patriots...<p>The reason that Cam Wake was on the side line is that it would not be fair to the Patriots and their fans to have Cam Wake in the game sacking Tom Brady and causing havoc.</p>
<p>Unfair advantage. </p>Phins78 commented on 'Some curious coaching decisions on Sunday'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451b26169e2017d3e6b3249970c2012-12-03T18:47:36Z2012-12-03T18:50:25ZPhins78http://yahoo.comI see that hes talking about me in his posts because I can see phins78 as I scroll on by...<p>I see that hes talking about me in his posts because I can see phins78 as I scroll on by but I&#39;m not reading one word in any post with the name &quot;DUH&quot;. I love that he&#39;s wasting his time trying to talk to me as if I care. Priceless! rofl </p>